Law Enforcement & Police - December 2007

what do you belive the laws should be according to you?
is punishment effective in preventing an offender from driving while impaired again?

2007-12-02 10:25:56 · 10 answers · asked by 11:11 3

One time I was pulled over for no apearant reason, it was 2:00am I had been drinking but was driving fine, in fact my friend that was with me, who doesn't drink, let me drive because he didn't think anything was wrong with me. I was pulled over by a state trooper and arrested for DUIL. When I went to court the officer took the stand and stated that he pulled me over because I crossed the center line 3x and the fog line once. What he didn't know was that my lawyer had supenaed the police car video. The video showed me passing the trooper in the oppisite direction, him doing a U turn and following me for several miles without me crossing over anything. This guy was caught in a flat out lie. The Judge's comments were "you can't go around pulling over people for swerving within their own lane otherwise people would have to drive perfectly straight and that's nor concieveable. However being that it was 2:00am, I think the officer was justified by doing so. Do you have similar story?

2007-12-02 10:15:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If it is true that Drew Peterson was solicting a trucker driver to make a delivery for him, would it be in any way illegal for the driver to do so?

2007-12-02 09:26:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't understand why these otherwise excellent handguns come with magazine disconnect safeties. For me it makes me not want to purchase the firearm because you can't fire a round in the chamber if you have to when doing a tactical reload.

Examples: the Walter P99 & FN Five-seveN

The argument that the gun will not function if it is taken away from you does not make any sense to me at all.
If I wanted the gun not to fire without the magazine, I would fire one shot to empty the round in the chamber. If someone is attempting to take the firearm away from me at that moment, they would either get shot, the slide would bite their hand, or I might get shot myself.

But that wouldn't really matter, because if someone is capable of overpowering you and taking your firearm away, they will either pick up the magazine or they will be able to hit you on the head with the gun and then take away the magazine anyways.

Also, is it possible to disable these magazine disconnect safeties? And

2007-12-02 08:24:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-02 07:12:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got a parking ticket the other morning at 5am for parking on the wrong side of the street during alternate parking season. My city has alternate side parking between 1 and 6am during winter to aid in snow removal. The reason I want to contest the ticket is that the street i parked on is less than a block long with NO building so it is impossible to tell which side of the street is ODD or EVEN. (you park on the odd side on odd days and even on even days). The ticket is only 20$, but I am really annoyed and I do not believe this ticket is valid. Should I contest the ticket or just shut up?

2007-12-02 05:21:49 · 10 answers · asked by Jennifer S 4

I have always wondered this, but when you are at sea, or on a cruise ship, what laws exactly do you need to follow? Is it the countries laws that the ship is sailing under, and if it's the United States is the the state laws as well as the federal laws, or how exactly does it work? If somebody commits a crime, say muder, rape, theft or anything for that mater, who tries the criminal? I don't understand that.

2007-12-02 05:09:54 · 6 answers · asked by proxstoner 2

He needs help. He is self destructing and I want to help him. When we got engaged he was doing great - really cut down on weed and drinking. Then, he rented a house next door to a family he knows. They are heavy drinkers and potheads. Now, he spends every free waking moment next door and is ignoring HIS house and won't spend any time with me because 'I am no fun' to be with because I don't drink or smoke weed. Even the other neighbors noticed that he is never home! He is going down hill and I can't stand watching him self destruct. Should I call the police anonymously? What would happen if I did call the police? anything or just a fine? Can I legally put him in rehab against his will? (we aren't married - just engaged.) If I can't help him, I am ending this relationship because it's not what I want in life. It's just sad that he is going down this path and ignoring me (the person he said he 'loved').

2007-12-02 04:17:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Diderot said this a few years ago and I am just repeating it. What do you think?

2007-12-02 04:06:46 · 22 answers · asked by Professor 7

I think it's ok so long as it isn't to save your own tail, when you are also looking at a sentence. And if by informing them, it stops a behavoir that is potentially very harmful for others.

Examples would include turning in a hardcore drug dealer, someone who has hurt someone or murdered.

But I think most other crimes I could turn a blind eye to as long as they don't hurt anyone I love. But on a case by case basis.

Your thoughts please?

2007-12-02 03:53:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I’ve written a novel and need some info on arrest procedure. The fictional town is a college town in Western Maryland and the college has around three, four thousand people, the town proper maybe another two or three thousand. The sticks. The man is arrested for a fight in which it appears that he was trying to throw someone out a three-story window. He is caught in the act and hauled away by police.

Would he be advised his Miranda rights there and then, after he was dragged off the victim; would they cuff him right there?

2007-12-02 03:47:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-02 01:19:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like 4 of them and they stayed there for hours. The ambulance and fire truck were sent away only minutes after arriving. Everyone cried. This is so weird. I could see the whole thing through my window. She was a young mom and I just saw her the day before she died. I don't want to ask people picking up her stuff now what was going on.

2007-12-02 01:02:09 · 28 answers · asked by Cherry Pie 1

What do you think of all us girls who go and visit our boyfriends every weekend, go hire lawyers and run ourselves ragged, go into debt, etc to help get the person we love out of the system?

Is it pathetic? Sometimes I feel like I've turned into a really pathetic woman... but then other times I think no one understands or knows his heart the way I do.

If you had a daughter in this type of situation what would you advise her to do?

Are we all just idiots with low self esteem - if so how do we get help?

Please no mean answers, this is really serious to me and I do really need ideas so I can help myself.

2007-12-02 00:44:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my boyfriend is facing 7 felony counts (none are viloent) he has never been in trouble before, i dont know what to expect
it's is really hard, ive heard everything from dismissal to 90 days to 5 years in the pen, does anyone know california law? has anyone been through this?

please only helpful answers, i dont need mean judgemental statements, things are hard enough - thank you for your help


drugs & stolen firearm.

i dont even know where to start on what to do, the lawyer never calls back.... its like so hopeless..

2007-12-02 00:27:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is on probation in florida now but the original charge was in pennsylvania or new jersey

2007-12-02 00:24:58 · 1 answers · asked by Matt H 1

Was curious if anyone knew how to go about finding out if my county/town has them? And what streets? I live in Ft Lauderdale. Is there a site I can go to etc?
Thanks.

2007-12-02 00:13:57 · 9 answers · asked by flmarinecliff 1

If you were 6'5 and 327 lb and poss-long hair would you get around with your knuckles dragging on the ground

2007-12-01 23:42:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a 55 yr. old female, who invited a friend of my husbands (who passed away in Jan) to share my home. The reason was strictly financial. He had lived with me approx. 5 mo. when he lost his job. After that I started noticing that he was acting differently...coming in at all hr., always " busy" doing odd things, up all night, not eating, etc. He then got in trouble with the police for shoplifting, resulting in a warrant for his arrest. The police came and picked him up at my home & for whatever crazy reason, he thought I turned him in! (I didn't)!! I found out a day later that he was doing meth. Because he thought I called the police, he told them that I was selling drugs!! While he was in jail, I was going to the store on my bike & I got pulled over! The police said that they were raiding my home & gave me a search warrant. I had $900 in my pocket,$ that I received from my ins. co. for hail damage. They found nothing in my home. I wasnt charged but they kept my $. Can they do this?

2007-12-01 20:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a few questions.

1. If I am walking down a street, and a police officer stops and asks to see an I.D., am I required to show him one?

2. When are police officers allowed to search my car without my consent?

3. When are police officers allowed to enter my house and search it without a warrant or without my consent?

4. When are police officers allowed to pat me down?

5. Do we have the right to videotape police officers?

Remember, this is regarding the state laws of California.

Thanks in advance.

-Garik

2007-12-01 20:52:08 · 13 answers · asked by Garik 2

if so how?


how do lie detectors work?

lol i am not in trouble or anything...just something i always wanted to know

2007-12-01 19:31:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was doing some research of police cars and some back seats of police cars have leather and some have plastic? Why? I was watching Cops tonight and in Las Vegas theirs look like plastic and I saw some pictures and they have plastic as well and some police forces have Leather. Why?

2007-12-01 18:56:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you are kind and nice person, you will let her go. But under the zero tolerance law, you should not. What's the correct answer in the eye of the police psychological exam interviewer? need detail please

2007-12-01 18:55:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

After playing a few games of beerpong I bet on a few games of pool. When i left the party 3 black males and a white male followed to my car where they grabbed me and punched in the face several times. They stole $580 cash and my cell phone jumped in a car and left. I then was threatened by more people at the party so I got in my car and drove to the nearest phone. Upon the cops arrival they spent 10 min looking at my cuts and asking what happen then proceeded to ask me if I was drinking. After responding yes and being underage they gave me a sobriety test and arrested and charged me with DUI. I was able to identify one of the men who assaulted me and charges are suppose to be filed but I am lost as to what I should do and feel depressed, disrespected, and an overwhelming feeling of lost hope....Please give me advice or a direction to take.....thank you

2007-12-01 18:08:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

AT THE AIRPORT?

2007-12-01 17:25:41 · 22 answers · asked by valentino 1

Alot of people have told me it is some probation, or restitution. What is the actual punishment for an 18 year old adult for a first time offense of shoplifting?

2007-12-01 16:40:17 · 15 answers · asked by screamingechoes 1

My spine is a little out of alignment but I still feel I can do it. I'm in good shape and weigh what i should weigh. What I'm worried about is if they check my back would it disqualify me.

2007-12-01 16:35:59 · 4 answers · asked by any 2

What happens to somebody on probation if they get arrested?

2007-12-01 15:52:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recieved a sopena from a defense attorneywhat if i ignore it

2007-12-01 13:00:47 · 23 answers · asked by Tonia W 1

2007-12-01 10:52:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous